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B649 RAD

1985 Opel Manta

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,452 mi
Last recorded12,452 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB649 RAD
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 12,452 miles

center front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s front brake slightly binding

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2006 11,101 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 11,101 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Opel Manta?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 215
position lamp(s) not working 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 192
fog lamp not working 174
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B649 RAD is a 1985 Opel Manta in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,827 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Manta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B649 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Manta typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 41 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B649 RAD registered?

B649 RAD is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B649 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B649 RAD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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